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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party favorite sure to impress all your friends and family. Sauté some spinach, then mix in artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan, then bake in the oven until it's golden and bubbly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ¾ - 1 tsp. salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 10 oz. sauteed spinach previously frozen
  • 14 oz. can artichoke hearts drained, finely chopped
  • 8 oz. can water chestnuts drained, finely diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix with a spatula until well combined.
    8 oz. cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 3 cloves garlic, ¾ - 1 tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Thaw and completely drain previously frozen spinach using a cheese cloth.
  • Add the drained spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, and water chestnuts to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.
    10 oz. sauteed spinach, 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, 8 oz. can water chestnuts
  • Spray a 7 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in mixture and spread it out evenly into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese on top.
    ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.*
  • Optional: Pop it under a broiler set to high for 2-3 minutes to get the top even more golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with chips, crackers, or vegetables and enjoy!

Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Mix everything and spread in the baking dish and refrigerate. Pull the dip out and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before baking in the oven as directed.
  • To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • To Freeze: You can freeze for up to 3 months, but it may separate upon thawing.
  • To Reheat: Return to a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or pop it in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3035IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 1mg